WUNCPolitics Podcast: Wrapping Up The Short Legislative Session

The Republican-controlled General Assembly wrapped up its short session Friday, passing an adjusted budget in time for the start of the fiscal year, above the objections of Democrats and Governor Roy Cooper’s veto.

The session was marked by much more than budget negotiations, though. Constitutional amendments, veto overrides and the rejection of gubernatorial nominees.

Joining WUNC’S Rusty Jacobs for a look back at a bruising week in state politics are Becki Gray, senior vice president at the conservative John Locke Foundation, and Billy Ball, managing editor at the progressive N.C. Policy Watch.

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WUNC Political Reporter Rusty Jacobs talks with Becki Gray, of the John Locke Foundation, and Billy Ball, of N.C. Policy Watch, about the week in state politics.

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The legislature’s Republican majority pushed forward several proposed constitutional amendments they hope will boost voter turnout in their favor this fall. Among the potential ballot measures, a photo ID requirement for North Carolina voters, the preservation of fishing and hunting as a way of life and a cap on personal income tax.

It's been a dizzying few days at the North Carolina General Assembly this week. Legislators have had multiple late nights of deliberations as they work to end the short session by the end of the month.

Becki Gray, of the John Locke Foundation, and Rob Schofield, with NC Policy Watch, join WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Jeff Tiberii and discuss the debate around changing the state's early voting period, individual property rights, and budget tweaks that breezed through the chambers this week.